User manual MTD 760-779

[. . . ] Safety · Assembly · Operation · Adjustment · Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Warranty OPERATOR'S MANUAL Transmatic Lawn Tractor -- Models 760-779 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. O. [. . . ] If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating. Setting the Cutting Height 1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right side of the fender. Adjust the deck wheels, if equipped, so that they are between ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway. · · · · WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND. NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING. REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S). KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S). BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY. WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. NOTE: On models so equipped, the deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 20 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. · · · · · · · · Starting the Engine WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 8 of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position. Engage the tractor's parking brake. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. [. . . ] To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P. O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 441360019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at www. mtdproducts. com. This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: a. These items may carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. [. . . ]